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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 278.41 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 278.41 and 149.23 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 278.41 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/278.41 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 278.41 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 41,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547.12/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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